Video: Andrea Schermoly
A Dancer’s Perspective On Performing in the US Vs. Europe Season 1 : Episode 10 | 10:01 Nederlands Dans Theater’s Andrea Schermoly on touring with NDT, the company’s evolving repertory and resulting critical response, and the differences between dancing professionally in the United States and Europe.
Andrea Schermoly
Nederlands Dans Theater’s Andrea Schermoly discusses her move from Boston Ballet to NDT, the road she took to get into the company, and the challenges it presented.
Jill Johnson
Frankfurt Ballet alum and Forsythe protege Jill Johnson talks about her experience working with William Forsythe during his prime creation years, Forsythe’s impact on dance, and the responsibility of creating environments that foster creativity.
Christopher Wheeldon
Christopher Wheeldon talks about starting Morphoses, the importance of exposing audiences to other choreographers, and the difficulties of running a small company.
Christopher Wheeldon
Christopher Wheeldon speaks about being a classical choreographer in today’s market, what he wants people to get out of his work, and why he left New York City Ballet to pursue his own vision.
Video: Christopher Wheeldon
It Began With a Vacuum Season 1 : Episode 1 | 9:57 Christopher Wheeldon shares the story of his move from London to NY, joining New York City Ballet and his transition from dancer to choreographer.
Video: Lourdes Lopez
Pigeon Toes to Pointe Shoes Season 1 : Episode 4 | 9:55 Lourdes Lopez shares about her personal experiences with choreographic legends George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, and ballet’s progress, innovation, and outside influences. As of June, 2010 Lourdes was the head of Morphoses as the executive director.
Video: William Wingfield
Combining the Concert and Commercial Career Season 1 : Episode 8 | 10:58 So You Think You Can Dance alum William Wingfield speaks about a career in the commercial and concert world, his favorite choreographers, the challenges of freelancing, and seeking artistic fulfillment. As of the filming of this interview…
Video: William Wingfield
Approaching Dance As an Artist Season 1 : Episode 7 | 11:08 William Wingfield speaks on how to meaningfully approach your art, being a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, and performing on live television. As of June, 2010 Will is part of the Broadway show In The…
Video: Lourdes Lopez
On Being a Balanchine Dancer Season 1 : Episode 5 | 11:05 Lourdes Lopez shares some of her experiences from her 24 year career as a dancer for New York City Ballet, and answers questions about Balanchine’s possessiveness, how NYCB has changed since she danced with the company, and life…